Exploring students’ self-efficacy and anxiety towards mathematics problem solving during Open and Distance Learning (ODL) / Nurul Syahmi Hamizah Amiruddin, Noraini Ahmad and Siti Salwana Mamat

Amiruddin, Nurul Syahmi Hamizah and Ahmad, Noraini and Mamat, Siti Salwana (2022) Exploring students’ self-efficacy and anxiety towards mathematics problem solving during Open and Distance Learning (ODL) / Nurul Syahmi Hamizah Amiruddin, Noraini Ahmad and Siti Salwana Mamat. Mathematical Sciences and Informatics Journal (MIJ), 3 (1). pp. 39-55. ISSN Mathematical Sciences and Informatics Journal (MIJ)

Abstract

Although mathematics is seen as a crucial precursor to success in modern society, many students still struggle with real mathematical fear. They feel anxious when they engage in solving mathematical problems, especially in the last two years when the learning environment has changed due to the epidemic. One of the affective factors that can influence mathematical anxiety is the beliefs of students about their own ability to resolve issues called self-efficacy. The aim of this research is to explore student self-efficacy and anxiety in solving math problems among high school students during open and distance learning (ODL). The research used a quantitative analytical approach. A survey of 138 students was carried out on forms 1 and 4 at one of the secondary schools in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. The survey follows Diana May's Mathematical Questionnaire on Self-Effectiveness and Anxiety (MSEAQ). The data were analyzed in SPSS using descriptive statistics, an independent sample t-test, and a simple linear regression. The results showed that descriptive statistics had a lower level of self-efficacy and a higher level of mathematical anxiety among Form 1 and Form 4 students. An independent sample t-test revealed no significant difference between lower and upper secondary school students in self-efficacy and anxiety towards mathematics problem solving which means that lower and upper secondary school students can have the same level of mathematics self-efficacy and anxiety. Simple linear regression shows a moderately significant negative linear relationship between mathematics self-efficacy and anxiety. This paper presents an overview of students' self-efficacy and anxiety toward math subjects during secondary school.

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Amiruddin, Nurul Syahmi Hamizah
2017901993@uitm.edu.my
Ahmad, Noraini
norainiahmad@uitm.edu.my
Mamat, Siti Salwana
sitisalwana@uitm.edu.my
Subjects: Q Science > QA Mathematics > Mathematical statistics. Probabilities
Q Science > QA Mathematics > Mathematical statistics. Probabilities > Data processing
Divisions: Universiti Teknologi MARA, Perak > Tapah Campus > Faculty of Computer and Mathematical Sciences
Journal or Publication Title: Mathematical Sciences and Informatics Journal (MIJ)
UiTM Journal Collections: UiTM Journal > Mathematical Science and Information Journal (MIJ)
ISSN: Mathematical Sciences and Informatics Journal (MIJ)
Volume: 3
Number: 1
Page Range: pp. 39-55
Keywords: Mathematics Self-Efficacy; Mathematics Anxiety; Lower and Upper Secondary; School Students
Date: May 2022
URI: https://ir.uitm.edu.my/id/eprint/61721
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